Headsets

As reported by The Verge, Microsoft may be teasing an up and coming launch for the HoloLens 2. Earlier in the month, Microsoft’s technical fellow and HoloLens creator, Alex Kipman, published a 42-second video on YouTube which shows what appears to be a processor and perhaps a carbon-fibre construction. Kipman posted the video with the caption “Are you excited yet? I am! This has sparked rumours that Microsoft are planning to unveil the HoloLens 2 at the Mobile World Conference next week. The event takes place in Barcelona on February 24th. Microsoft will stream the event live here at 5PM CET / 11AM ET / 4PM UK. Some of The Things You Can Expect With HoloLens 2 Currently, the HoloLens has a 35-degree FOV and weighs 579 grams. Some of the things we can expect with the new device is for it to be smaller, lighter, include eye-tracking and have a 70-degree field of view, twice that of what it is now. You can also expect additional comfort thanks to the lighter frame. According to a post by Windows Central. The mixed reality headset will also come with a new, custom Holographic Processing Unit (HPU) that will feature an AI…

Nreal Light mixed reality glasses – a serious player in the game? The consumer electronic show (CES) 2019 kicked off at the city of sin this week where over 180,000 tech geeks and enthusiasts gathered at the Las Vegas Convention Center to see the latest up and coming technology and gadgets. This year saw an impressive line-up that included foldable smartphones and flexible roll up OLED TVs. It saw flying taxis, wireless charging, robotics, drones, VR, AR plus a whole bunch more innovative and futuristic products being showcased by 4500+ exhibitors from start-ups to industry leaders. Head in to South Hall 1 and you find Chinese company ‘Nreal’ showcasing their mixed reality headset, the Nreal Light. The company said it has created a consumer-focused design that ensures a comfortable experience without affecting the display quality. Nreal’s mixed reality glasses are lightweight, just a tad heavier than your typical pair of sunglasses weighing in at approximately 3oz. This therefore makes them the world lightest mixed reality headset for consumers. Nreal say the display has a 52 degree FOV, 1080p resolution for vivid 3D graphics, and low latency. The Nreal Light enables accurate and realistic interactions between digital avatars and the real…

Chinese tech giants Huawei have revealed in a recent interview that they are developing some AR glasses which they plan to release within the next two years. Huawei already launched a variety of augmented reality apps which you can find on the Huawei’s latest Mate 20 Pro smartphone. The company haven’t revealed much about the AR headset but they have said they’ve been hiring computer vision specialists for its R&D departments for some time. Huawei have consistently been at the forefront of technology. The company is involved in laptops, smart speakers, cloud storage, music streaming, video content and are currently developing a foldable 5G phone. The tech juggernauts have managed to stand out from the crowd by giving the buyers what they’ve been asking for. For example, developing more durable phones with longer battery life. Last Summer, they overtook Apple to become the second biggest selling smartphone provider. Huawei say that they’re not stopping there. By 2020, they aim to overtake Samsung becoming the world’s biggest provider of mobile devices. Pretty impressive for a company that didn’t even have any own-brand smartphones 8 years ago. And why stop there? CEO of Huawei’s consumer business, Richard Yu, believes there is…

It’s been a long, anticipating wait for Magic Leap One to reveal itself to the public. However, earlier today, the Magic Leap One creator addition was finally made available for sale, putting an end to the question of a release date. Well, sort of. Where to Buy a Magic Leap One Headset and Its Cost The mixed reality headset is currently only up for grabs in certain areas of the United States of America (6 cities). The device also comes with a hefty price tag. The cost of a Magic Leap One Creator Edition is Just shy of $2.3k, or $2,295 to be exact. The Creator Edition isn’t quite a development kit. CEO of Magic Leap, Rony Abovitz, calls it a “full-blown, working consumer-grade product,”. Even though the headset is primarily aimed at application developers. The aim of doing so at this point is so developers can create content for the Magic Leap World store. Which in result, will attract consumers with a library of apps and other content once a cheaper, more affordable consumer version of the Magic Leap One headset is released. Anybody is eligible to find out if Magic Leap are currently shipping devices to them. Simply…

The Kickstarter campaign for AntVR’s AR glasses ‘MIX’ come to a close this week after a month’s long project. Incredibly, the device managed to secure funding after just 8 hours of being posted on Kickstarter. MIX, which is set to retail from $649, smashed its original target of $50,000, securing almost 4x the funding of $190,450. What to Expect with a MIX Device MIX is small, lightweight and comfortable. Compared to Hololens for example which comes in at a weight of 579g, MIX only weighs 130g. Users can enjoy an immersive 96-degree field of view with a MIX AR headset as well as a 2400 x 1200 resolution, fps of 90hz plus a built in microphone. AntVR state they’re able to develop a larger field of view and slimmer size than competing products because of a dual-channel mixed optics invented by the company. They go on to say: Dual-channel mixed optical system has a compound structure with multiple layers. The key component is a set of dual-channel lenses with two different optical channels for enlarging the display light and bypassing the real light, to present AR vision with a large FoV. Depending on what package you opt for, a MIX…

While augmented reality continues gathering steam. HTC have become the latest major tech company to introduce their approach to the field of AR. Recently, they announced an update made to the Vive Pro model which enables it to function as an AR device. This announcement comes shortly after Magicleap.inc released the first selection of the company’s much anticipated AR headset. And HoloLens was packed with a bunch of new features. With HTC now jumping on the augmented reality bandwagon, the race for AR dominance is well and truly on. How Does It Work? HTC has made this possible by incorporating new tools that take advantage of Vive Pro’s two built-in stereo front facing cameras. HTC have also given developers access to the cameras which enables them to create new and exciting experiences. The new update includes VIVE SRWorks SDK which comes with a depth module, see-through module, and a 3D reconstruction module. This enables developers to perform 3D perception, depth sensing, spacial mapping, live interaction and more. The launch of the first Vive came with a front-facing camera. The idea of being able to switch between reality and virtual reality at the touch of a button seemed cool. However,…

Earlier this week. Popular virtual reality porn studio, VR Bangers, became the latest major adult company to announce that developments of AR porn are well and truly on the cards. The company has revealed they’ll be making a first of it’s kind augmented reality porn video by the end of this month. Aside from porn. VR Bangers have also revealed an image of a cost-effective augmented reality headset, similar to that of Google Cardboard. The device is to be used with smartphone devices via the company’s online streaming service. They’ll be announcing support for other AR prototype headsets in the next few weeks. This announcement comes shortly after Mixed Reality TV uploaded a behind the scenes video showing footage of adult film studio BadoinkVR and pornstar Victoria Summers as she pose in front of a green-screen. Suggesting BadoinkVR could also be in the process of developing AR porn content. What VR Bangers Have in The Works While augmented reality aims to enhance the world around you. Many still wonder if AR can offer enough immersion. VR Bangers may have the answer. Recently they teamed up with various domestic and international start-ups to produce true-to-life AR content. The adult entertainment company…

Earlier this week. A Magic Leap spokesman confirmed the company has released a selected number of augmented reality headsets to a handful of developers. The company are well known as being reluctant on revealing any tasters as to what’s happening behind the scenes. So announcing that the first batch of headsets has been released is the most progressive step forward where the public are concerned. Magic Leap has made the first selection of devices available to various software developers, journalists, potential business partners and investors. The conditions of owning a prototype are tight. The headset must be hidden from public eye. They were also forced to sign strict contracts stating the device must be locked away in a secure safe at all times when not in use. Magic Leap are well known as being notoriously secretive with no real news on an official release date. Prior to this. The biggest announcement made by Magic Leap was last year. The tech start-up revealed a developer edition would be released to a wider audience at some point during 2018. For now, everything is seemingly on track. Reports from Bloomberg say Magicleap are aiming for a price of $1500 – $2000. Half /…

Since it was first announced three years ago. Hololens continue to remain the leader in the mixed / augmented reality headset space. Microsoft first made the device available for developers and enterprises. Soon after, the technology giants have made it possible for anybody willing to front the cash to have their very Hololens headset sent to their door. Only thing is. At a ball-wrenching 3000 dollars. Most will have to be satisfied with living of packed noodles and getting the bus to work until some costs can be covered. In reality. The average Joe will have to wait for the more affordable consumer edition to be released before getting the chance to experience Hololens for themselves. When Will the Consumer Edition be Released & How Much Will It Cost? Many expected Microsoft to roll out the second edition in 2019, making this headset for the consumer market. However, the company have since cancelled all developments of version 2. Instead, they have decided to concentrate on developing a third edition. Microsoft explains that having no real competition means they can rearrange their plan and put more focus in to making a better product. The fact that CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella said…

Apple AR Glasses Latest Update The question still remains as to why Apple hasn’t made a name for itself in the virtual reality market. What is clear is the companies focus on augmented reality. Tim Cook has mentioned on various occasions that he believes AR will change things forever. Last year Apple released Arkit, a framework that allows users to easily create augmented reality apps for iPhone and iPad. Now, new reports taken from Bloomberg announce Apple recently held a meeting with suppliers of the augmented reality components at the CES (consumer electronic show) 2018. Allegedly, both parties met to discuss developing a new pair of AR Glasses. What To Expect Despite Apple’s down-swing in smartphone and mac sales, it still remains a leader in technology with the expertise and resources to develop the latest innovations in augmented reality. Apple’s most recent product, the Iphone X, comes with facial recognition and was a big step up from previous mobiles. Smartphones in Apple’s line had become a little predictable but the IphoneX’s capabilities have shown Apple are still front runners in tech innovation. Apple will create a self contained AR headset without the need of an Iphone. The company will likely…